EvoAssist can facilitate numerous everyday tasks through infra red and RF radio controls including answering telephones, opening curtains, raising alarms, unlocking doors and changing television stations. Previously, people with home automation systems may have need multiple devices to control their environment. With this iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad application, device control can be combined into […]
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Monday Tech Tip: iPod Nano
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Friday Podcast
Information from the INDATA Project is now available via podcast! Every Friday, the INDATA Project will release two podcasts featuring new assistive technology projects. The podcasts are available for viewing on the INDATA Project website and on iTunes. The “Assistive Technology Update” is a fast-paced weekly update for AT professionals and enthusiasts. The “Accessibility Minute” […]
Easter Seals Crossroads Assistive Technology Center receives National Recognition
Two officials from the country of Mongolia will travel to Indianapolis in August to tour the Assistive Technology Center at Easter Seals Crossroads. The officials, both of whom are legally blind, will be accompanied by two U.S. State Department interpreters and will spend a day learning about facility’s resources for people with disabilities. For 75 […]
What Video Chatting Means for the Deaf Community
Last week Facebook announced another adaptation for the social networking website. Through a partnership with Skype, a free video chatting service, Facebook users will be able to video chat friends through the chat feature. Due to high demand, the plug-in isn’t available for all Facebook users yet but soon will be. It’s easy to use because […]
BrainPort Assists the Blind using Gentle Electrodes Connected to the Tongue
BrainPort specifically works best for the blind people or people who have no better than light perception. Visual information is collected from a head mounted camera; it’s user-adjustable and typically attached to a pair of sunglasses. After the visual information is collected, it travels to the base unit and is distributed to the tongue. The […]